2019 AFCON: John Mikel Obi In Super Eagles Provisional List

Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has released his provisional list for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Captain and midfield maestro John Mikel Obi, which for sometime now have been doubtful of his involvement with the national team, is included in the 25-man list released on Tuesday by the Super Eagles coach.

Aside Mikel, pacy winger Ahmed Musa who has been the stand-in captain in the absence of the Middlesbrough star is also in the roster.

The 25-man squad will be preparing for the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations finals that will be hosted in Egypt this June.

Many analysts believe Mikel is so vital and would provide the needed leadership for the Super Eagles team.

Mikel Obi, who captained the team at the FIFA World Cup finals in Russia last year summer, has not been with the group since Nigeria’s elimination from the finals after a 1-2 defeat by Argentina in Saint Petersburg.